Puerto Rico’s Aging Index Rises 41% in Five Years, Institute Reports
Puerto Rico's Institute of Statistics reports that the island's aging index rose from 168 in 2020 to 237 in 2025, a 41% increase in…
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Tropical Wave to Bring Increased Rain to Puerto Rico
A tropical wave will increase rain in Puerto Rico during the afternoon and night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Woman Discovers Twin Sister After Father’s Funeral in Aguadilla
María López López, a 62-year-old woman, discovered she has a twin sister after attending her biological father's funeral in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Free Firearms Training for Women in Puerto Rico
Loyalty NRA Women On Target is offering free training for women in the use of firearms, focusing on protection and security.
Weather: Trough Brings Rain to the Island
A trough has brought rain to the island, particularly in the interior, west, and northwest, with 3.22 inches of precipitation accumulated in Arecibo.
AARP Warns Puerto Ricans Have Less Than $400 in Emergency Savings on Average
José Acarón, executive director of AARP in Puerto Rico, said on the program Puestos Pa' la Mañana that the average person in Puerto Rico…
West Puerto Rico Towns Report 2,300 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Cases Since 2008
According to Puerto Rico's Department of Health Alzheimer's Registry, more than 2,300 cases of Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease and other dementias were recorded between 2008…
Death of 39-Year-Old Woman in Jayuya Under Investigation
Authorities in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, are investigating the death of a 39-year-old woman found unresponsive early Tuesday morning at a residence on PR-177 in…
Town of the Week: Aguadilla, Where Homes Are Valued 30% Above the Island Median
Aguadilla is a coastal municipio of 54,137 people in Puerto Rico's West region.
Flood Advisory Extended for Añasco, Hormigueros and Mayagüez
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan extended a flood advisory until 5:15 p.m. Monday for the western Puerto Rico municipalities of Añasco…
FAA System Failure Causes Flight Delays at San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín Airport
Aerostar, which manages Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in Isla Verde, reported that some flights to and from the airport faced delays on…
Puerto Rican Chef Fernando Desa Contributes to Goya’s Success
Puerto Rican chef Fernando Desa has been instrumental in the development of many Goya products over the past 19 years.
Campaign Launched to Promote Early Breast Cancer Detection in Puerto Rico
The American Cancer Society of Puerto Rico (SACC PR) launched the 'Te quiero en mi futuro' campaign to promote early detection of breast cancer…
Oasis in the Midst of Drought: Efforts to Conserve Guayama’s Thermal Water Wells
In Guayama, Puerto Rico, José 'Moncho' Mazo has been working to conserve the town's thermal water wells, specifically the Pozos de Virella, which are…
Legislator Georgie Navarro Undergoes Knee Replacement Surgery
Jorge 'Georgie' Navarro, a representative of the New Progressive Party, is undergoing rehabilitation after undergoing left knee replacement surgery at the Professional Hospital in…